How to pronounce smarty
Say it like SMAR-tee. Smarty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR).
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- SMAR
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smarty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smarty
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMAH-tee.
What does smarty mean?
- An obnoxiously clever or quick-witted person.
Where does smarty come from?
From smart + -y.
Words that rhyme with smarty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smarty.
Questions about saying smarty
How do you pronounce smarty?
Say SMAR-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɑrti/. In British English it is /ˈsmɑːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smarty?
Smarty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR). Broken into parts: SMAR · tee.
Is smarty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsmɑːti/ (SMAH-tee).